Application Guide
How to Apply for Internship Program US (Remote)
at GreenGen
🏢 About GreenGen
GreenGen is accelerating sustainable building practices globally to reduce carbon emissions, focusing on practical solutions that make existing buildings more energy-efficient. Unlike many sustainability companies that focus solely on new construction, GreenGen specializes in retrofitting existing buildings to lower operating costs and carbon footprints. Working here means contributing directly to measurable environmental impact while gaining hands-on experience in the cleantech industry.
About This Role
This remote internship provides structured training and hands-on application of coursework concepts to develop professional skills in energy and sustainability. You'll learn how to create value by reducing operating costs in existing buildings through energy efficiency technologies and renewable energy solutions. This role offers a comprehensive picture of working in the sustainability industry while developing practical skills that translate directly to careers in cleantech, real estate, or engineering.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve analyzing building energy data in Excel to identify retrofit opportunities, participating in virtual training sessions on sustainable building practices, and collaborating with team members on energy modeling projects for existing structures. You'll likely work on presentations summarizing findings for client buildings while learning how GreenGen's solutions reduce both carbon emissions and operating costs through hands-on application of coursework concepts.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who GreenGen Is Looking For
- A graduate or undergraduate student passionate about real estate, engineering, building operations, project management, or cleantech with demonstrated coursework or projects in these areas
- Has practical knowledge of energy efficiency technologies, renewable energy systems, energy procurement strategies, or real estate sustainability practices
- Possesses technical skills in energy modeling software, advanced Excel for data analysis, PowerPoint for client presentations, or engineering design tools
- Can articulate specific ways they'll create value for GreenGen's team while demonstrating genuine curiosity about sustainable building retrofits
📝 Tips for Applying to GreenGen
Highlight any coursework or projects involving building energy analysis, retrofitting existing structures, or sustainable real estate development
Quantify your experience with energy modeling software (like EnergyPlus or eQUEST) or data analytics tools mentioned in the requirements
Research GreenGen's specific projects in Bethesda or similar markets and reference how your skills align with their retrofit-focused approach
Demonstrate understanding of how reducing operating costs in existing buildings creates both environmental and financial value
Prepare specific examples of how you've applied classroom knowledge to practical problems in energy, sustainability, or building operations
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your passion for retrofitting existing buildings rather than just new construction sustainability', "Specific skills in energy modeling, Excel, or data analytics with examples of how you've used them in academic or project work", 'Understanding of how energy efficiency technologies reduce both carbon emissions and operating costs', "Clear articulation of what value you can bring to GreenGen's team and what you hope to learn about sustainable building practices"]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → GreenGen's specific projects in the Bethesda area or similar urban markets they serve
- → Case studies of existing building retrofits that achieved significant energy savings and cost reductions
- → The company's approach to balancing environmental impact with financial returns for building owners
- → Recent trends in energy procurement strategies and renewable energy integration for commercial buildings
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Focusing only on new construction sustainability without addressing existing building retrofits
- Vague statements about passion for sustainability without specific knowledge of energy efficiency technologies
- Failing to demonstrate how your skills in Excel, data analytics, or modeling apply to building energy analysis
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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